Chicken Pasta Salad Recipe
Serves: 3-4
Perfect for: Meal prep, office lunches, picnics, or a quick high-protein meal
Ingredients
* 250 g chicken breast
* 200 g pasta (fusilli, penne, or macaroni)
* ½ cup sweet corn
* ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
* feta cheese
* 2 tbsp chopped coriander
For the Dressing
* ½ cup mayonnaise
* 2 tbsp Greek yogurt (or fresh cream)
* 1 tbsp lemon juice
* 1 tsp garlic, minced
* 1 tsp mixed herbs
* ½ tsp black pepper
* Salt to taste
Instructions
1. Season the chicken with salt, red chili powder, lemon, coriander powder, ginger garlic paste and pepper and cook until fully done. Let it rest for a few minutes, then cut it into bite-sized pieces.
2. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking.
3. In a bowi, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic, mixed herbs, black pepper, and salt until smooth.
4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, chicken, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, sweet corn, red onion, and coriander.
5. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until everything is evenly coated.
6. Chill for 20-30 minutes before serving for the best flavor, or enjoy immediately.
